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75 Pierce St

Hayes Valley, SF 94117 0864003 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Hayes Valley — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 75 Pierce St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1905
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1905
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area2,870 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0864003
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
394 Pacific Ave Fl 2 San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
May 14, 2018

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Initial analysis

75 Pierce Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Hayes Valley, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Duboce Deadend LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, including substantial deck and stair replacement work in 2024, interior remodeling of bathrooms and kitchens, and structural upgrades completed in 2019-2020 with a reported cost of $130,000. A notable fire incident occurred in 2015 affecting the garage, which was subsequently repaired with $25,000 in improvements including new beams, posts, doors, and electrical systems. The building has maintained an active maintenance schedule, with recent upgrades including the installation of a new charging station circuit in the garage (2023), heating system improvements in both units (2021), and plumbing system updates.

The property has experienced several compliance-related issues, including a building violation in late 2019 regarding unpermitted kitchen renovations, though this was abated in 2023. Multiple complaints were filed during 2020 regarding construction activity, including work beyond permit scope and violations of public health orders, though these complaints are no longer active. Recent structural improvements include rear facade modifications and decking work, for which permits are currently active or have been completed. The building is currently subject to a complaint investigation filed in January 2024 regarding patio and deck construction, which remains active as of the latest data. The property's utility systems have been consistently upgraded, with recent improvements including water repiping, gas line updates, and the introduction of a heat pump system for Unit B. The building's electrical systems have also seen significant upgrades, including a complete rewiring after the 2015 fire and recent panel improvements, though one electrical panel replacement permit was cancelled in 2015.

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Risk rating

How 75 Pierce St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
61stpercentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 401 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

75 Pierce St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Planning Project Jun 07
The proposal is to demolish and reconstruct the existing deck and stair at the rear first and second story in-kind.
Closed - Approval Ltr Issued
Planning RecordJun 07
The project is seeking a Variance pursuant to Planning Code Section 134. The rear yard requirement for the RH-2 zoned property is equal to 30% of the total depth of the lot but no less than 15' per Planning Code Section 134(c)(1). The property is 95' in depth; therefore, the required rear yard is 28.5'. A variance is sought for the approximately 8' x 3' portion of the deck/landing that extends into the rear yard.

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